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1. SURVIVING NIAGARA FALLS. In a 1990 TV special, Copperfield has his arms and legs chained and his body restrained in a yellow raft. After being locked in, a fire blazes underneath him, and he's...
Oct 28, 2013 · Legendary illusionist David Copperfield, who performs regularly at the MGM Las Vegas, shows the Wall Street Journal's Lee Hawkins how to perform a magic trick that even a novice can learn...
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- The Wall Street Journal
- Flying. The levitation has been a standard of magic since John Nevil Maskelyne mesmerized audiences with it in Victorian England, but sadly, it had become a bit cliché by the second half of the 20th century.
- Appearing Car. Copperfield uses the story of his grandfather once again in this illusion that is staggering to behold. After telling the story about the memories Copperfield has of his grandfather's dream of owning a Lincoln convertible, Copperfield makes one appear on stage.
- Barclay House. The spirit cabinet was a predominate form of magical entertainment in the mid to late nineteenth century and early twentieth century. Carter the Great and The Davenport Brothers were some of the better known acts to do it.
- Statue of Liberty Disappearance. This may be the best-known illusion from all of Copperfield's twenty television specials. For his fifth special, Copperfield set out to pull off the largest disappearance to date.
David Copperfield - Best Of - Magic Shows - Illusions Flying - Walking Thru The Great Wall Of China - Vanishing Motorcycle - Airplane Vanish - Statue Of Libe...
Cates produced a magic special in 1977 for ABC called The Magic of ABC, hosted by Copperfield, as well as several The Magic of David Copperfield specials on CBS between 1978 and 2001. There have been 18 Copperfield TV specials and 2 documentaries between September 7, 1977, and April 3, 2001.
Oct 17, 2019 · Legendary magician David Copperfield breaks down his most iconic illusions, including making The Statue of Liberty disappear, escaping from Alcatraz and more.
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The Islands of Copperfield Bay. Official website of illusionist David Copperfield with tour information, videos, biography, and more.
